Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Pinwheels (GF)
Makes: Approx 14, (5cm / 2”) diameter
Pizza pinwheels are great for picnics, parties, school lunch boxes or a quick snack after school. They work well served either hot or cold making the perfect accompaniment for a wide range of occasions. You could also experiment with different fillings such as chorizo, smoked bacon and mushroom or cream cheese and chive too.
Ingredients:
200g / 7oz ready roll gluten-free puff pastry, (life is too short!)
1 dessert spoon olive oil
½ small ...
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Cauliflower and Ham Hock Soup (GF)
Serves: 4
As the weather continues to be variable, I am not quite ready to swap soups for spring salads, so if you love cauliflower cheese, then this gluten-free soup recipe is for you...it is my most favourite soup that I have made to date!
Ingredients:
250g / 9oz ham hock
1 small onion, finely sliced
50g / 2oz butter
½ leek, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cauliflower, roughly chopped
1 medium potato, cubed
1ltr / 35fl oz vegetable stock
1 teaspoon gluten-f...
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Rainbow Vegetable and Smoked Bacon Medley (GF)
Whatever vegetables are a hit or a miss in your household, this stir fried rice recipe is a great way to ensure your child is getting additional veggies into their diet.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
140g/5oz wholemeal rice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 small onion, finely diced
4 rashers lean smoked bacon, sliced into 1cm strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
75g / 3oz button mushrooms, sliced
½ red pepper, de-seeded and diced
75g / 3oz broccoli florets, roughly chopped
3 heaped dessert ...
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Matcha Tea and Pistachio Cupcakes (GF)
Makes: 6
In need of a tea break? These gluten-free Matcha tea and pistachio cupcakes are delicate in flavour and make the perfect accompaniment to have with a cup of tea or maybe planning a wedding or celebration.
Cupcake Ingredients:
110g / 4oz softened butter
110g / 4oz caster sugar
110g / 4oz gluten-free self-raising flour
¼ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Matcha tea powder
2 large eggs
Buttercream Ingredients:
225g / ...
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Slow-cooked Chilli Con Carne (GF)
Feeds: Family of 5
My slow-cooked chilli con carne recipe is regularly enjoyed by our 2 year old, approved by our 5 year old coeliac son and the rest of our family. It is the perfect recipe for preparing in the morning and enjoyed by all at tea time over the Summer holidays and features in the Food and Drink recipe section of The Telegraph online this week.
I used braising steak to ensure it had a melt in the mouth texture once cooked and served it with wholegrain rice, a sprinkling of ...
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My Portuguese Inspired Burgers (GF)
Makes: 9 patties, (8cm-10cm)
Burgers are always a barbecue staple where ever you might be in the world, so I decided to make these Portuguese inspired burgers whilst visiting the south of Portugal. Using a local cheese known as 'Queijo Da Serra', this sheep's milk soft cheese is traditionally bound in cloth and created by artisanal producers. The second Portugeuse influence came from a good splash of Port. Piri-Piri sauce would also work well as an alternative.
Ingredients:
750g / ...
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Wok ‘n’ Roll Teriyaki Salmon (GF)
Makes: 4 Salmon Portions
This mouth-watering little fishy dish is a healthier alternative to fish and chips as we know it, but sure to be a quirky alternative.
Ingredients:
1 lemon, zested & juiced
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon honey
2 salmon fillets, skinned and halved
2 large Maris Piper potatoes, cut into wedges
1 dessert spoon sesame oil
8 broccoli florets, small
Olive oil, to drizzle
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / Fan ...
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Chicken, Tarragon and Wild Mushroom Pies (GF)
Makes: 3 Individual Pies (4" diameter)
As it is National Pie Week I thought I would share our family favourite gluten-free pie recipe which is slightly healthier as it uses less pastry than a traditional pie so the emphasis is all about the filling. Decorate with tiny puff pastry hearts and serve with homemade chunky potato wedges and seasonal greens.
Ingredients:
150g / 5oz gluten-free puff pastry
1 dessert spoon olive oil
25g / 1oz butter
4 boneless chicken thighs, roughly ...
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Little Star Fish Bites (GF)
These fish bites are a great way to encourage children to be creative and get involved in the kitchen - plus Brownie points for boosting their brainpower too!
Makes: 3 Portions
Ingredients:
250g/9oz skinless plaice, cod or sole
2 large Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Dash of olive oil
10g / ½oz gluten-free cornflakes, finely ground
25g / 1oz gluten-free bread crumbs
½ lemon, finely grated zest
1 sprig parsley, finely chopped
50g / 2oz corn flour or gluten-...
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